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Site Engineer

🏢 CV-Library 📍 Glasgow 📅 23 October 2026

Job Description

We are working with a specialist infrastructure and engineering contractor to assist them in hiring a Site Engineer for their growing team in Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected business delivering specialist engineering, infrastructure and refurbishment projects across the UK. The successful candidate will play a key role in the technical delivery of site works, ensuring projects are completed safely, accurately and in line with design specifications and programme

requirements. Working closely with site management, project teams and subcontractors, you will contribute to the successful delivery of challenging projects while developing your experience within a specialist contracting environment. If you are an ambitious Site Engineer looking for your next opportunity in Scotland, we would love to hear from you.

As the Site Engineer, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Undertaking setting out and surveying duties to ensure construction activities are completed in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.

Interpreting engineering drawings, technical information and project specifications, resolving discrepancies and raising technical queries where required.

Monitoring site activities to ensure works are completed safely, accurately and in line with quality standards and project

requirements.

Coordinating with Site Managers, subcontractors and the wider project team to ensure construction activities progress efficiently and to programme.

Maintaining accurate site records, including inspection and test plans, quality assurance documentation, as-built information and daily reports.

Supporting site health and safety procedures, identifying potential risks and ensuring work is undertaken in accordance with relevant legislation and project

requirements.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

Previous experience in a Site Engineer role within civil engineering, infrastructure, structural refurbishment or a related construction environment.

Competence in setting out, surveying and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.

A good understanding of construction methodologies, quality assurance procedures and health and safety

requirements.

Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively alongside site teams and subcontractors.

A proactive approach to problem-solving, with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

What's in it for you?

The opportunity to work with a specialist engineering contractor on varied infrastructure and refurbishment projects across Scotland.

A competitive salary and benefits package, reflective of your experience and expertise.

Opportunities to develop your technical skills and progress your career within an established and growing business.

If you would like more information or to apply, please feel free to contact Jamie Nicholson using the details provided, or alternatively please click the "apply now" link in confidence.

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